Title: Seated & Completed
What: Chair Yoga Teacher Training Course
Who For: A Structured Guide for Educators & Wellness Professionals Providing Continued Educational Development
Course Overview
This training is designed to equip teachers, wellness professionals, and caregivers with the skills and knowledge to confidently lead chair yoga sessions. The course explores the foundations of chair yoga, its benefits, purpose, aims and how to adapt yoga practices for different populations.
Key Details:
• Duration: (e.g., 20 hours, 50 hours over how many days/weeks etc)
• Format: In-person / Online / Hybrid/location or travel deets
• Who is this for? Yoga teachers, fitness instructors, healthcare workers, corporate wellness providers, educators, and caregivers.
• Prerequisites: No prior certification required, but a basic understanding of yoga principles is beneficial.
• Certification: Certificate of Completion (may count towards CPD/CEU credits where applicable) Now its a personal choice whether to register with YA but I no longer do. Yoga is an unregulated industry and registering with a governing body is not a seal of approval or standard. For many years I registered all my many teacher trainings and cpd courses with Yoga Allience and never once did anybody speak to me, enquire or check. There there is a whole movement called ‘boycott Yoga alliance’ which is worth looking into. You can absolutely get insured without them, this is a common misconception that ties people to a completely useless organisation. They are doing nothing to promote diversity, investigate abuse or even check who is doing what.
Aim: Course Learning Outcomes/Objectives
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
1. Confidently lead safe and engaging chair yoga sessions.
2. Adapt traditional yoga poses for chair-based movement, yin and beyond
3. Understand key anatomical and biomechanical principles related to seated movement.
4. Modify practices for different populations, including seniors, office workers, and individuals with mobility challenges as well as the very physically able.
5. Effectively cue and sequence chair yoga classes.
6. Integrate breathwork, mindfulness, philosophy and relaxation techniques into sessions or indeed allow these to be the primary practice.
7. Recognize contraindications and ensure safe practice, equipment and environment
8. Build confidence in their unique teaching style and learn to adapt successfully
Course Structure
Module 1: Foundations of Chair Yoga
• What is chair yoga? Benefits, purpose, aims and applications.
• Key populations and use cases or examples. Not just for the limited or less able but still an important door to access for many.
• The role of chair yoga in modern wellness and rehabilitation access
•practicality of implementing- who, what, where, when, why
Module 2: Useful Anatomy for Chair Yoga and Myth Busting/Losing Scaremongering Language
• Joint mobility, rather than stability, resistance and passive vs active movement in seated postures.
• Understanding spinal movement rather than alignment and that posture is no longer something of value to teach and why
• Common physical limitations and how to adapt practices and becoming a movement optimist
Module 3: Chair Yoga Postures & Sequencing
• Breakdown of essential chair yoga postures.
• Some transitions and modifications with discussion on the values of both variety and repetition.
• Creating well-balanced full class sequences and having smaller elements for retreats/travel/rehab/private clients too
•Equipment and auxiliary props best practice and purchases
Module 4: Breathwork & Mindfulness Techniques
• Breath awareness and its impact on the nervous system.
• Practical breathwork techniques for chair yoga.
• Guided mindfulness practices for relaxation and how to accommodate for seated vs supine options and sensory alternatives
•weaving yoga philosophy throughout the session- practicalities and pitfalls
Module 5: Teaching Methodology & Class Management
• Effective verbal and non-verbal cueing.
• Teaching in different settings (e.g., senior centers, corporate offices, rehab facilities).
• Use of props and space management, RAMS, method statements and more
Module 6: Ethics & Professional Considerations
• Common contraindications and risk management, seated dosn’t eliminate all issues for all people
• Ethical considerations and teacher responsibilities such as touch, consent, personal safety, use of imagery and more
• Business and marketing basics for chair yoga instructors.
Teaching & Assessment Methods
Teaching Methods:
• Interactive lectures & discussions.
• Demonstrations & hands-on practice.
• Case studies & real-world applications.
• Peer learning & feedback.
•learning to self assess and audit
Assessment Methods:
• Practical teaching demonstrations.
• Written class plans & sequencing assignments.
• Short quizzes for knowledge reinforcement.
• Self-reflection & peer feedback.
Course Materials & Resources
Participants will receive: (for example)
• A comprehensive course manual.
• Video tutorials for key postures & sequences.
• Sample class plans for different populations.
• Recommended reading list & additional resources.
Certification & Next Steps
• Upon successful completion, participants receive a Chair Yoga Teacher Training Certificate. (Again this is a certificate of completion only, if you choose to issue them)
• Guidance on professional development, continued education, and career pathways.
• Information on insurance and legal considerations for teaching.
•connection with each other to stay in communication and maintain peer support
Why This Structure Tends To Work
This sort of framework is designed for clarity, engagement, and practical application.
By combining theory with hands-on learning, and vast discussion participants gain confidence in their ability to teach. Clear learning outcomes, structured modules, and assessment methods ensure that students not only understand the material but can apply it effectively in real-world settings.
(Its worth noting, you can only do your best in both structure and delivery, you ultimately have no control on how the information lands with individuals or how they choose to apply it, interpret it or represent both themselves and the fact they learnt with you)
